Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Valeton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 10: 25 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602902
Common Names
- Chisocheton Lasiocarpus
- Woolly-fruited Chisocheton
- Woolly-fruited Chisocheton Tree
Synonyms
- Melioschinzia macrophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
- Alliaria lasiocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
- Chisocheton biroi Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton boridianus Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton caroli Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton eurycalyx Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton forbesii C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton formicarum Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton frutescens C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton gjellerupii Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton lamekotensis Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton lauterbachii Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton ledermannii Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton macrophyllus Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton multijugis glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton multijugus C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton myrmecophilus Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
- Chisocheton novoguineensis C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton oreophilus Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton pachyrhachis Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton schlechteri Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton schumannii C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton trichocladus Harms [unknown]
- Chisocheton versteegii C.DC. [unknown]
- Chisocheton weinlandii Harms [unknown]
- Dasycoleum forbesii Baker f. & Norman [unknown]
- Dysoxylum lasiocarpum Miq. [unknown]
Description
Chisocheton lasiocarpus (also called Scaly-fruited Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a small tree with a spreading crown and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Chisocheton lasiocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chisocheton lasiocarpus are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chisocheton lasiocarpus is a hardy, evergreen tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Chisocheton lasiocarpus
Chisocheton lasiocarpus is native to Indonesia and can be found in lowland forests.
Chisocheton lasiocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chisocheton lasiocarpus?
Chisocheton lasiocarpus
What is the common name of Chisocheton lasiocarpus?
Lasiocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Chisocheton lasiocarpus?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Chisocheton genus
Chisocheton aenigmaticus,
Chisocheton amabilis,
Chisocheton cauliflorus,
Chisocheton celebica,
Chisocheton ceramicus,
Chisocheton crustularii,
Chisocheton cumingianus,
Chisocheton curranii,
Chisocheton diversifolius,
Chisocheton dysoxylifolius,
Chisocheton erythrocarpus,
Chisocheton gliroides,
Chisocheton granatum,
Chisocheton grandiflorus,
Chisocheton koordersii,
Chisocheton lansiifolius,
Chisocheton laosensis,
Chisocheton lasiocarpus,
Chisocheton lasiogynus,
Chisocheton longistipitatus,
Chisocheton macranthus,
Chisocheton macrophyllus,
Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis,
Chisocheton medusae,
Chisocheton mendozai,
Chisocheton montanus,
Chisocheton novobritannicus,
Chisocheton patens,
Chisocheton pauciflorus,
Chisocheton pellegrinianus,
Chisocheton penduliflorus,
Chisocheton pentandrus,
Chisocheton perakensis,
Chisocheton pilosus,
Chisocheton pohlianus,
Chisocheton polyandrus,
Chisocheton rex,
Chisocheton ruber,
Chisocheton sapindinus,
Chisocheton sarasinorum,
Chisocheton sarawakanus,
Chisocheton sayeri,
Chisocheton schoddei,
Chisocheton setosus,
Chisocheton stellatus,
Chisocheton tenuis,
Chisocheton tomentosus,
Chisocheton velutinus,
Chisocheton vindictae,
Chisocheton warburgii,
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Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,